Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments.” CCC 1213  It is through our baptism that we become members of Christ and his Church where we join together in the ongoing mission of loving God and one-another and spreading the Good News to all people.

We celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism in two main forms.  Adults are generally baptized on the Easter Vigil after a period of formation, though in special cases approval can be obtained to celebrate the Sacrament almost any other day of the year.  Generally, when celebrated on the Easter Vigil, the individual will also receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Eucharist at the same time.  If you are interested in learning more about adult baptism or would like to be baptized, contact Fr. Chad Gion.

The baptism of children is a far more common practice in our church today.  It is ideal to celebrate the Sacrament within the celebration of Holy Eucharist with the community gathered around to pray for the child and the parents.  At Spirit of Life, we reserve the first weekend of every month for baptisms at all four regularly scheduled mass times.  Baptisms outside of mass are scheduled individually with one of our priests or deacons.